Dear members and friends of Help for a Smile,
We sincerely hope that you are all in good health and staying positive despite the current restrictions. As Uganda is also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in close contact with Irene and Dickson.
Since March 20, schools and universities in Uganda have been closed for at least 30 days. There are extensive restrictions on public life. Within just two days, Irene and Dickson organized the...
Irene informed us that schools and universities in Uganda will also be closed for at least 30 days and that extensive restrictions on public life are in place. Irene and Dickson are currently organizing the return of all children from their boarding schools.
Preparations also need to be made in Mbale for the coming weeks, meaning that additional food, medicine, books, and other supplies are required. Thanks to the incredible support of our...
Dear members and friends of Help for a Smile,
Since 2020, we have been supporting three additional boys: Kyeyune Junior Prince, Alex Sebulime, and Derrick Mugabe. You can find their photos and stories attached. This means we are now supporting a total of 15 children who live with Irene and are cared for by her!
We would like to warmly invite you to our general meeting on March 29, 2020, at 3:00 PM. In addition to exciting updates from Uganda, a...
Wonderful photos and touching words! Enjoy reading! Thank you, dear Lea and dear Sönke!
Trip report from Lea and Sönke (in German)Download Sönke in early December in Mbale with Priscilla, Rashida, Edith, Favour and Beatrice
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For Help for a Smile e.V., Brigitte and Ines have written a children’s book that introduces children in Germany to the lives of children in Africa in a playful, cheerful, and educational way. Little stork Charly sets off for Africa in the autumn and lands on the thatched roof of a hut in Mbale. There, the children discover him, and Charly spends a day with them. His experiences are brought to life through many wonderful...
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Lea is spending two weeks with Irene and the kids to spend time with them, be there for them, and support Irene. Thank you for your commitment, dear Lea! We wish you all a wonderful time together!
Lea amidst the kids and teens in Mbale Kids love taking their own photos and looking at them Irene and Lea
The football donation from the children's and youth footballers of FC Voran Ohe von 1949 e.V. has arrived in Uganda. Now FCVO is also playing football in Africa. The kids are thrilled with their fantastic football kits! THANK YOU!
Have you already spotted it on our website? The seal of the Transparent Civil Society Initiative:
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